Aid Trucks Reach Northern Gaza Amid Hamas Diversion Concerns

Despite recent tensions and concerns over aid being hijacked by Hamas, humanitarian aid trucks have successfully delivered food, medical supplies, and other essentials to northern Gaza. Israel temporarily halted aid deliveries following footage of armed men atop aid convoys, initially believed to be Hamas but later identified by local clan leaders as community protectors securing the shipments. The Israeli government, while aiming to prevent aid diversion to Hamas, continues to channel aid through crossings like Kerem Shalom, with international medical teams also entering Gaza. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation remains active, distributing a significant portion of aid despite reports of blockages. After months of blockade and devastation in northern Gaza, aid deliveries represent a critical lifeline, though distribution challenges persist due to fuel shortages and damaged infrastructure. Local tribal leaders have played a key role in protecting aid convoys through dangerous areas, highlighting complex coordination efforts among the UN, local organizations, and Palestinian communities to sustain humanitarian relief amid ongoing conflict.